On Saturday, four Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) champions, Rev. Osei Kofi, James Kuuku Dadzie, Kofi Pare, and Willie Klutse, graced the Black Stars’ training ground in Bengerville to inspire and motivate the team ahead of their crucial final group B clash with Mozambique on Monday.
These football legends, present in Cote D’Ivoire to support the team in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Cote D’Ivoire 2023, bring a wealth of experience and success to boost the current squad.
Rev. Osei Kofi, a revered figure for both Asante Kotoko and Ghana, was a joint top scorer in the 1965 Africa Cup of Nations tournament, guiding Ghana to its second triumph. He also secured the third-highest scoring title in the 1968 Africa Cup of Nations.
Kofi Pare, a participant in the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan, and a member of the 1965 Africa Cup of Nations-winning squad, boasts a remarkable achievement of scoring six goals in a single match, the highest ever recorded in Ghana.
James Kuuku Dadzie, esteemed as one of Ghana’s finest central defenders, played a pivotal role in the squad that clinched victory in both the 1978 and 1980 African Cup of Nations, contributing to Ghana’s historic three-time win in 1978.
Kuuku Dadzie has also served as the coach of the Black Queens, Mysterious Ebusua Dwarfs, and Tema Youth SC.
Willie Klutse, part of the Ghana squad that triumphed in the 1978 Africa Cup of Nations and scored against Nigeria in the finals, currently serves as the Technical Director of former Premier League side Inter Allies Football Club.
These football legends, present in Abidjan since the commencement of the tournament, have been actively supporting the team from the stands during the group games against Cape Verde and Egypt.
Ghana is set to face Mozambique at Stade Alassane Ouattara in Ebimpe on Monday, January 22, 2024.